2000
#59,916
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 315
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Rare Last name
Gonzalezlopez
Son of Gonzalez and Lopez, derived from patronymic surnames.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,679 Americans carry the last name Gonzalezlopez. That puts it at #12,618 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 127,941 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gonzalezlopez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 127,941
Census rank
#12,618
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,336 bearers of the surname Gonzalezlopez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12618th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gonzalezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gonzalezlopez
The surname GONZALEZLOPEZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is a combination of two common Spanish surnames, Gonzalez and Lopez, indicating a family lineage that stems from both paternal and maternal lines. The first part, Gonzalez, is derived from the Spanish given name Gonzalo, which itself is a variation of the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle protection."
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Spanish records, often associated with the nobility and landed gentry. One notable example is Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza (1428-1495), a prominent Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as the Archbishop of Seville and Primado de España during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the records of Spanish expeditions to the Americas. Juan Gonzalez Lopez de Mendoza (1545-1628), a Spanish explorer and conquistador, played a significant role in the conquest of Chile and the establishment of Santiago de Chile.
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname spread across the territories under its control. In the 18th century, José Antonio Gonzalez Lopez (1720-1789), a Spanish naval officer and explorer, led several scientific expeditions to the Pacific Northwest, contributing to the mapping and exploration of the region.
The 19th century saw the rise of several notable figures bearing the surname GONZALEZLOPEZ. María Dolores Gonzalez Lopez (1810-1892), a Spanish writer and poet, gained recognition for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain. Meanwhile, Manuel Gonzalez Lopez (1824-1897), a Spanish military officer, fought in the Carlist Wars and later served as the Captain General of Cuba.
In the 20th century, the name continued to be associated with individuals from various fields. Enrique Gonzalez Lopez (1912-1994), a Spanish architect, designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones. Meanwhile, Carlos Gonzalez Lopez (1925-2008), a Mexican painter and muralist, gained international acclaim for his vibrant and socially conscious works of art.
Throughout its history, the surname GONZALEZLOPEZ has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of those who bear this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gonzalezlopez
Among Census respondents with the surname Gonzalezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Gonzalezlopez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gonzalezlopez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.6% · 2,280
- White1.8% · 41
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 8
- Black or African American0.2% · 5
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gonzalezlopez
Gonzalezlopez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#23,386
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,088
+773 bearers (+245.4%)
Per 100,000 0.37
Rank movement Up 36,530 places
2020
#12,618
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,336
+1,248 bearers (+114.7%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Up 10,768 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #59,916 | 315 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #23,386 | 1,088 | 0.37 | +773 bearers (+245.4%) | Up 36,530 places |
| 2020 | #12,618 | 2,336 | 0.78 | +1,248 bearers (+114.7%) | Up 10,768 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gonzalezlopez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,386 | #12,618 | 46.0% |
| Count | 1,088 | 2,336 | 114.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.37 | 0.78 | 111.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gonzalezlopez bearers went from 1,088 to 2,336 (+114.7% change). The surname moved up 10,768 positions in the national ranking, going from #23,386 to #12,618.
FAQ
Gonzalezlopez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gonzalezlopez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,679 living Americans carry the surname Gonzalezlopez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 127,941 residents.
How common is Gonzalezlopez?
Gonzalezlopez ranks #12,618 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,336 people with the surname Gonzalezlopez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,679), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Gonzalezlopez.
Has Gonzalezlopez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gonzalezlopez went from 1,088 recorded bearers to 2,336. That is an increase of 1,248 (+114.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #23,386 to #12,618.
What does the Census say about the background of Gonzalezlopez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gonzalezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gonzalezlopez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.6% (2,280 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gonzalezlopez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.6%), White (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gonzalezlopez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gonzalezlopez mean?
Son of Gonzalez and Lopez, derived from patronymic surnames. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gonzalezlopez (0.78 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Gonzalezlopez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.